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SC Defers Hearing On Udaipur Files To July 21

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The Supreme Court has postponed its hearing on the film Udaipur Files until July 21, asking the central government to review the film’s certification before resuming. The movie, which is based on the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, had its release put on hold after concerns were raised that it could disturb communal […]

International

Israel Strikes Syria Military HQ Over Druze Clashes

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

On July 16, Israel carried out a series of airstrikes against the Syrian military headquarters near the presidential palace in Damascus. This action was taken after Israel had warned the Syrian army to withdraw forces from the Druze-majority region of Suwayda in southern Syria. Response to Suwayda Conflict The strikes follow a breakdown in a […]

Business Markets

Asian Markets Slide Amid US Inflation Worries

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Asian stock markets declined on Wednesday following the release of stronger-than-expected US inflation data, which dampened hopes of an early interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.3%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also lost 0.3%. Markets in South Korea, Australia, and China saw marginal losses. The US dollar strengthened, […]

South India State News

Chandrababu Naidu Meets Amit Shah, Asks Centre For More Support

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on July 15 to request additional financial assistance for the state, which continues to face a severe fiscal crunch. Naidu thanked the Centre for earlier support but emphasised that Andhra Pradesh still needs more resources for key initiatives. Polavaram‑Banakacherla […]

Entertainment Regional Cinema

SC Asks Centre To Decide On Udaipur Files

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The Supreme Court has asked the central government to urgently decide whether the film Udaipur Files should retain its certification. The film, based on the 2022 murder of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal, has been accused of potentially disrupting communal harmony. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi invoked Section 6 of the Cinematograph […]

International

No Pardon Sought By Yemeni Family For Kerala Nurse

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, on death row in Yemen for the 2017 killing of her business partner, has had her execution postponed as discussions continue between her legal team and the victim’s brother. Under Yemeni law, the family can accept “blood money” (diyah) to revoke execution, and her supporters have offered up to $1 million. However, […]

Economy National

RBI May Cut Rates As Inflation Drops To Six-Year Low

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that additional interest rate cuts may be considered if current economic trends continue. This follows the release of June inflation data showing a sharp decline to 2.1%, the lowest level in over six years. The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to closely monitor both inflation […]

South India State News

Bengaluru Vendors Ditch UPI, Return to Cash

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

In Bengaluru, several small traders, food vendors, and street shopkeepers have stopped accepting UPI payments and switched back to cash-only transactions. The shift follows a wave of GST notices sent to unregistered vendors whose UPI transactions crossed prescribed turnover thresholds. Many vendors fear that digital payment records are being used by tax authorities to

National Politics

Jammu BJP MLAs protest against Urdu mandate

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

BJP MLAs in Jammu staged a protest outside the Civil Secretariat on July 14, opposing the government’s decision to make Urdu a compulsory language requirement for the Naib Tehsildar recruitment examination. The legislators demanded that the order be rolled back, arguing that it discriminates against aspirants from non-Urdu-speaking regions of the Union Territory. BJP

Defence National

GE to supply two engines monthly for Tejas jets

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

India has resumed receiving GE F404‑IN20 engines for the Tejas Mk‑1A fighter aircraft as part of a $716 million contract signed in 2021. The contract covers 99 engines in total. General Electric has now committed to supplying two engines per month from April 2025 through March 2026. The deliveries had previously been delayed due to […]